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Irish Coddle (Ireland)

An authentic recipe for traditional Irish Coddle, highlighting the slow-cooked harmony of savory pork sausages, bacon, and tender potatoes.

Level Easy Prep 20 min Cook 90 min Servings 4 Score 4.9/10

Ready in

110 min

Makes 4 servings

Prep 20m

Cook 90m

Level Easy

About this recipe

An authentic recipe for traditional Irish Coddle, highlighting the slow-cooked harmony of savory pork sausages, bacon, and tender potatoes.

Traditional Dublin coddle featuring slow-cooked sausages, bacon, and tender potatoes in a rich broth.

Ingredients

Servings

Units

Main

8 pieces pork sausages (good quality Irish pork sausages or bangers)
8 slices back bacon rashers (thickly cut)
4 large potatoes (peeled and cut into thick chunks)
2 large onions (thickly sliced)

Broth

2 cups beef or chicken stock (low sodium)
2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)

Seasoning

salt and pepper (to taste)
3 sprigs fresh thyme

Equipment

Dutch oven or heavy ovenproof pot with lid Essential for slow baking
Cutting board
Chef's knife

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
In a heavy-bottomed ovenproof pot or Dutch oven, brown the sausages lightly on all sides, then remove and slice into thick pieces if desired.
Cut the bacon rashers into bite-sized pieces.
Layer the pot alternately with chunks of potatoes, sliced onions, bacon, and sausages, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper between layers.
Pour in the beef or chicken stock and add the fresh thyme sprigs on top.
Cover with a tight-fitting lid and bake in the preheated oven for about 1.5 hours until the potatoes are tender and the flavors have fully melded.
90 min

Nutrition

Calories 520

Protein 24g

Carbs 38g

Fat 32g

Fiber 4g

Sugar 5g

Sodium 1100mg

Serving Size 1 serving

Cooking Timeline

Prep 20 min

Cook 90 min

Total 110 min

Recipe Scorecard

Overall 9.3 /10

Expert 4.9 95% conf.

Taste 9.6
Presentation 9.0
Nutrition 7.5
Value 9.5
Instructions 9.5
Ingredients 9.2
Time Accuracy 9.2
Difficulty 9.0
Would Make Again 9.5

Expert Review

Reviewed by FindEdition Kitchen

Verdict

A deeply comforting, hearty, and authentic Irish classic that warms you from the inside out.

Pros

Rich and comforting
Simple wholesome ingredients
Great one-pot meal

Cons

Long cooking time

Overview

Traditional Dublin coddle featuring slow-cooked sausages, bacon, and tender potatoes in a rich broth.

AI Insights

Summary

An authentic recipe for traditional Irish Coddle, highlighting the slow-cooked harmony of savory pork sausages, bacon, and tender potatoes.

Tips

Do not oversalt the dish, as both sausages and bacon naturally release sodium into the broth
Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley right before serving for a vibrant pop of color and freshness
Serve with thick slices of crusty soda bread to soak up the rich, flavorful broth